Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshin.
Summary: Kaoru is a well known couples therapist whose dark secret is revealed: she has never had a boyfriend. So now she must advise a famous CEO, Kenshin Himura, on how to treat women to regain back her life and reputation. KK.
Note: This idea came from a book I have, but not have read yet. The novel is by Jane Heller, and it is called Female Intelligence. I also got the idea for the exercises from the book as well.
!SoRrY aBoUt ThE gRaMmAr!
Love, Seduction, and Counseling?
By: Espiritus
Chapter Five
When Megumi walked into the living room that morning she was startled to see Kaoru flopped down on the couch, the T.V practically screaming, the stereo on some foreign station, and the girl in question messaging her eyes. Walking quickly over to the coffee table Megumi proceeded to take the remote in hand, turn down the volume, and then turn off the whole set.
Setting her arms akimbo on her hips, she pinned, Kaoru who was now wide eyed, with a deadly glare.
"Why did you have the television so loud?--I was sleeping, and the neighbors probably are too."
Kaoru made a quick motion with her eyes that had Megumi trace her gaze up the steel stairs to the small loft above; the loft where Misao slept when she was over at Kaoru's studio apartment.
Raising a finely sculpted eyebrow, Megumi asked, "What about Misao?"
Kaoru looked around as though she were afraid someone would hear her. "Don't you notice something different, Megumi?"
Looking around Megumi noticed nothing really out there that would catch her attention, she raised her brow. On second thought, it did smell a little funny. "No, not really. Why?"
Kaoru grunted and laid back down amongst the colorful pillows Misao had so sweetly bought for her a year ago. "Misao is in one of her moods again."
Kaoru flinched just by saying it and Megumi slapped her forehead. "What happened?"
They both knew what mood Misao was in; it wasn't the regular Misao, it was the Misao who would be pissed off at every little thing. She, during these times, was grumpy, angry, depressing, and an all together terrible person to be around. The fact was well known to her to college friends who spent at least all their free time together back in the good ole' days.
And fortunately these moods had happened at least five times in the years they had know her, and spanned at from at least a couple of days to a month.
Kaoru threw her hands up in dismay, "I don't know, and I'm a doctor for this kind of stuff. Misao refuses to talk. Personally," Kaoru whispered drawing closer to Megumi, "I think something happened last night when I was to dinner with Tomoe and the god."
Megumi nodded knowing all the details of the night before (since she waited up to ask Kaoru questions.) "Did Misao go out when I was gone, she was in her room when I got back; I talked to her briefly before I went to bed."
The other woman nodded, "She went out for a bit...umm; she told me something about going to a bar to meet her friend Shura."
"Oh God, Shura!" Kaoru ran her fingers through her hair. Shura was known to all three friends as a party girl, up-tight, but fun in the worst sense of the world; something must have happened. "Do you I think we should call her up and ask?"
"And have Misao find out?" Megumi said standing up.
Kaoru nodded in defeat, "Good point."
Kaoru watched as Megumi opened the front door to pick up the daily newspaper, delivered regularly to her door step, and flip to the housing section. Megumi had been trying to find a house, or an apartment, for about a week now and so far it wasn't going good. That was New York for you.
Hearing a little chime go off, Kaoru stood and made her way to the kitchen--her coffee was ready. "Want some?" Kaoru asked Megumi who nodded in response, her eyes never leaving the paper as she sat down at the counter.
"Yes, black, if you will." Kaoru sighed placing a mug in front of her friend and then serving herself.
"Any luck, Meg?" Megumi shook her head placing the paper down sadly.
"No, not any. Is it okay if I stay a bit longer, I hate intruding, but...?" Megumi explained sipping her coffee. Kaoru nodded her head.
"No, please stay. I prefer company, besides what are friends for?"
"True." Megumi looked through the window beside the living room, the balcony's flowers outside were fresh in bloom. Kaoru never gave the impression she was into plants.
"There fake," Kaoru smiled, "I'm not a gardener."
"I thought as much," Megumi twisted around to face Kaoru. "Now tell me, what exactly are you planning to do with the god."
Kaoru smiled at Megumi picking up her little nick name for the infamous Kenshin Himura, now her boss in a sense. Well what he didn't know wouldn't hurt him.
"I'm still getting all my notes together, but from what I saw last night I think the first thing I will teach him is some manners."
"I thought you were a couple's therapist, not a communications counselor." Megumi asked flipping her hair.
"Yes, it is all apart of the plan. Couples have to communicate, all couples in romantic relationships, friendships, mother and daughter, I can deal with them all, I just specialize in romantic couples.
"I have to teach Himura manners so that he may get a girlfriend, and from then on I will observe--not noticeably--how they interact. By the time I'm done with him, and them, they will be married and live as much as happily ever after can get. You see by that way if he starts a family, or has a fiancé, his image will improve dramatically, and not to mention how he talks with others."
"Sounds like a plan," Megumi laughed, "Kaoru, you know all about communication, couples or no couples."
"Yes," Kaoru smiled, "But couples are always more amusing to listen to."
Megumi laughed having something Kaoru once say come to mind, "What exercises are you going to make him do?"
Kaoru smirked, "So you remember that strategy?" She shook her head thinking. "The directions one, the ferry boat, and I will think of other tortures to put him through later."
Megumi slapped the table giggling. "You're actually going to make him do the ferry boat? I can't believe the devil you've become."
"I learned the trade from you, Megumi."
"I'd say you past me up in some areas, but sorry, Kaoru, I'm still the best." Both women laughed.
Sobering up Kaoru stated, "I just don't know how, what, or if the media will find out. I'm meant I want them to, but you know the god..."
"You said his board wanted him to hire you, well media or not you're going to get what you want in the end. But if I were you I would keep silent until you received the okay."
"You're right; I'll worry about that later. Besides I still have some clients who were loyal to me, speaking of I have an appointment in two hours with Mr. Taylor and Miss. Redhorn." Kaoru said looking at her watch.
"I thought you got rid of Kerry and your office?"
"Oh God, no. If Kerry were gone then my schedule would be ruined, and my office now is just sparsely decorated. I decided to unpack some things, the bare office depressed me too much. Besides, now I offer to meet them at their houses or somewhere familiar to them so they can feel more at ease, or at least that's what I tell them."
Kaoru laughed humorlessly knowing the truth behind her words. She missed her office, but to be in there, even sparsely decorated, made her depressed. Why had she even packed everything up in the first place, it was a stupid idea. She should really call the moving agency and tell them to drop off everything again.
Kaoru was feeling a bit better with her situation and the office would look better the way it had before. Laughingly Kaoru pondered at the symbolism between her and the office; it was as though if she felt better the office would be revamped. It was silly yet so accurate.
"Let's just get this over with quickly, Doctor Kamiya." Kenshin mused placing his pen down upon his, in Kaoru's mind, way too large desk. Ignoring his greeting, Kaoru assessed his office. It was on the sixtieth floor of his sky rise, corner office (of course), but surprisingly it has a comfortable feel about it.
The decorations were not of that of an arrogant bastard, that is to say that they were not black leather couches and marble title, but if Kaoru had to match the description to something she would say it had an old English flare without the darkness that went with it. His desk was pure rich mahogany, his tall arm chair black, but his sofa's a nice cream color. Overall, it was manly but pleasing to the eye. Points for him.
"Yes, of course. But first, Mr. Himura, let us clear up some things." The red-haired man placed his fingers together and leaned forward. "The media, I suppose it out."
"Most defiantly." He said with an eased voice.
"Then how are you going to back me?"
He answered with a second thought, "Word of mouth, if it comes from the people closest to me it will spread, but you can be assured that my name won't be in it."
Kaoru wanted to laugh for a moment...people closest to him. Yeah, that was almost impossible to believe; Kaoru truly doubted that he let anyone close.
Kaoru nodded digging up another thing she was going to stay, "I'm sure you're wondering why I asked for this meeting to be in your office instead of mine, and even if you weren't I'm still going to tell you." Kaoru placed him with a hard glaze to which he gave a lazy smirk as if to say go on.
"The first meeting between us two is always one of observation lasting no longer than twenty minutes," Kaoru smiled. "So it looks like you will get your wish, Mr. Himura, because since I have already observed you somewhat I know what I'm dealing with."
"Oh you do, do you?" There was a huskiness in his voice that immediately put the inner-spinster in her on edge.
He leaned forward, placing his hands on the table so that he gave the impression of hovering over her. If it was one thing Kaoru hated it was hovering.
Yet she was determined to not show any weakness in front of the god, so she remained sitting, and smiled. "I think I have quite a good impression, yet it does take a lifetime to really know a person, I admit. But for time's sake, I know just about enough."
His voice suddenly took a harsh edge to it, and his eyes for a brief second turned amber. Of course, it just could have been a trick of light--it was midday, and he did have a rather large window. "Do not presume to know so much about me, Doctor, it will be your greatest mistake."
Kaoru wasn't sure whether to laugh from nervousness or cry her eyes out. She suspected both would not do at all, and she was still trying to sink in the fact that he basically threatened her. Kaoru felt her hands to shake, not from fear, even though she was afraid, but from rage. Threatening people was illegal, wasn't it!
In her anger, the only statement she could really come up with, and not stutter at the same time, was rather childish and most defiantly cliché. "Only if you promise, Mr. Himura."
Oh God, please let my voice have been stern or firm or something along those lines.
But before Kaoru could even flinch she was again taken by surprise. He laughed, not only that, but he laughed for the second time because of something she said to rebuke him. What was the use of a rebuke if it was just to be laughed at?
Kenshin sat back against his chair and ran his fingers through his hair. For a moment there he could have sworn she was going to cry, and he would not have blamed her; he usually did that to a lot of women, mostly his old secretaries. But secretly he was glad she had not because if she had he would have thrown her out of his office on the spot.
Kenshin Himura had no time for blubbering women, so one can imagine how amusing it had been for him when Kaoru asked for his statement to be a promise. Even though the female doctor was irritating, noisy, and not all that beautiful (he was sticking to that) she was amusing. No one in a long time had talked back to him, and even if he couldn't say he liked it, because he defiantly didn't, it was a different type of challenge for him.
"May we get on with business, Mr. Himura, I don't have all day." Kaoru questioned rather annoyed just by being near the god.
"Do you have previous appointments, Doctor Kamiya?" He mocked crossing his arms together and starring at her.
Indignation flash in her eyes. What was that saying her father use to tell her when her younger cousin, Yahiko, annoyed her: Just ignore the offender. Don't give them what they want. Damn her father for always being so wise.
"Despite what you may think, Mr. Himura, I do have loyal clients." And that's all she would say, she needn't tell him of her personal life. Note to self: Observation Ten - Mocking while trying to dig into others lives; not acceptable.
"Is that so?" He did enjoy this, didn't he? Well this wasn't about her, it was about him whether he liked it or not.
Kaoru put down her notebook, placed her pen in her purse, and readjusted her glasses. "I don't see why you have to know about my life, Mr. Himura. It is none of your concern, unless you are afraid I may blab about our meetings which you can be assured of that I will not. I place truth and honestly number one in my book and since you asked me not to, and since it is all apart out a little deal, you have no need to fear."
"I do not fear anything, so don't assume I do." He growled up standing as she did so. Kaoru smirked at the god, showing that she that two could play at his little game. She would not be intimated by him, god or no god. She would not be his outlet of amusement, and he could forget about her sucking up to him.
That was simply disgusting.
Kaoru regarded him one last moment before walking to the door to let herself out. Her observations were finished earlier then expected, and those expectations were not placed very high.
Opening the door, she paused for dramatic effect, and pinned the still standing red-haired tycoon with piercing blue eyes. "Don't be silly, Mr. Himura, of course you fear something."
She waited a moment watching him tense up as though he were going to attack her. If that was so he would have a lawyer on his case by the end of the hour, but unfortunately he did nothing, said nothing, letting Kaoru finish her previous statement.
"Your weakness, Mr. Himura, lies in the fact that you fear losing."
And with that she left without another word, not even a spare glance.
Kerry looked at her boss with amusement reminding herself why she loved to work with the crazed doctor. At the present, Kaoru was scrambling around her office mumbling under her breath, putting things back in place, and overall really angry at a certain red-haired client.
"He couldn't be that bad, Doctor." Kerry said flipping a magazine over to look at a certain picture which caught her attention, barely missing the death glare Kaoru threw at her.
"Don't call me doctor. And yes, it was bad. I nearly cried, Kerry. Cried!" Kaoru threw her arms up trying to express how humiliated she was. Kerry shook her head.
"I'm sure you did fine, Kaoru."
Kaoru paced up and down her office sorting books and fake plants everywhere she viewed fit. "Fine is fine. This man needs a magician, or actually God to change him."
Kerry rolled her eyes, "I'm surprised you haven't asked me how my date went." She needed to get her boss of her tirade, and smiled when she saw Kaoru stop what she was doing and look at her, a smile blooming on her face. How easily to distract her, Kaoru always did love to hear about other people's relationships and Kerry loved to tell her.
"Oh, I'm so sorry; these past few days have been so hectic."
Kerry nodded, "I know, that's why I'm going to tell you about my life now. You shouldn't let Himura bother you no matter how devilishly handsome he is."
Kaoru pale faced. "I don't think he is quiet that good looking..."
Wow that was a lie. Her latest client was the most handsome man she'd ever seen. Kerry gave her an incredulous look.
"Don't be so bitter, admit it, he's handsome."
Kaoru frowned; she hated it when Kerry made her admit things she didn't want to say out loud. "Fine. He's is very handsome, a little too handsome if you ask me."
"Kaoru," Kerry said firmly, "Cut the guy some slack, that's what I always hear you say." She smiled, "Now take your own advice, will ya."
Kaoru sighed knowing the younger girl was right. She had to keep a straight face, remain calm and collected, and not let the god rule over her less attractive emotions.
"Okay, so now about my date it was terrible, a complete disaster. The guy wasn't that cute, but that doesn't really matter, but what did matter was that he turned out to be a real slob. No manners what-so-ever, it was a complete mess. And the nerve of him expecting a kiss when he dropped me off, I almost slapped the living day lights out of him. I swear, Kaoru, sometimes I really do think that they're no good men in New York City."
Kerry finished in a huff having Kaoru laugh at the girl's expression. "That bad?"
"Worst then I could ever say."
Kaoru shrugged stepping behind her desk and sitting down, pulling out her notes. Kerry walked over to the table and picked up the other file and looked at it. Kenshin Himura was written at the top in messy hand writing.
"You write like a guy." Kaoru snorted at Kerry's remark.
"At least it is legible, besides who is going to read them except me."
"Point taken." Kerry said placing the folder back down, "So what exercises have you planned? -- any to perfection yet?"
"Megumi asked me the same thing this morning," Kaoru said rubbing her eyes. It was already a quarter past four and she had to finish these by tonight or else she would turn into a procrastinator. "You can go home if you like, Kerry."
Kerry frowned, "Are you sure you'll be alright by yourself. No working past midnight or anything." Kaoru nodded.
"Promise."
"I'll try my best, Kerry." Kaoru said writing again, messily as Kerry saw it. "That's good enough." She said before sweeping out of the room.
"Have a nice evening, Kaoru."
"Yes, you too."
And with that Kaoru was alone once again, and wouldn't be in the company of others for a good two hours, and it wasn't as though she wanted go home...Misao was there in her mood. Maybe she should spend the night at her office; the sofa was very comfortable.
"Sano, stop laughing." Kenshin put firmly walking over to his wet-bar to fix himself a strong drink.
He needed it after today; work was stressful enough without that damn doctor. He humped looking over at his friend Sano, and asking him if he would like anything. The taller spiky brown haired man shook his head opting for a tooth pick instead.
His eyes narrowed when he thought about the doctor's last comment-- how dare she.
"Your weakness, Mr. Himura, lies in the fact that you fear losing."
That was a lie, but the worst part about it was that she didn't seem arrogant about it at all. She was calm and firm in the belief which was even worse. No one ever talked to him like that...well not including a certain uncle of his who arrogantly taunted him when he found out that he was going to have a couples therapist help him.
Kenshin's eyes narrowed. Hiko still treated him like a stupid, naive lad of eight. If anything Hiko and Kamiya would be perfect for one another, but something in his stomach churned when he thought about that notion. The girl was too young for his uncle. Yes, that was it.
Satisfied with his thoughts, Kenshin drained his first glass of rum.
"So after she slaughtered you in your own den, Kenshin, what happened?" Sanouske asked leaning back against the sofa, a smirk on his face.
"I could hardly call it a slaughter, Sano," Kenshin said narrowing his eyes at his best friend, "She left before I could say anything. What does that say about her?"
"That she knows when she has won an argument." Sanouske put in making himself laugh and in turn making Kenshin even angrier than before. Though the red-haired man would never show it, he was frustrated over this whole deal. Why couldn't his bored just trust him to seal the deal with Frent&Stan?
"Hey, Kenshin, do you think I'll get to meet her?"
The other growled lowly, and pinned his friend with the mother of all glares. Sanouske just smiled.
"No."
And that was that.
Kaoru stood on the docks near the Brooklyn Bridge, and looked over the railing staring into the dirty Hudson River. The thought was just sickening to stomach...that is if she fell in. Kaoru imagined herself being rushed to the hospital pumped full of toxic waste and numerous other dirty things, and Misao and Megumi along with Yahiko cracking up as she received countless shots.
She hated shots, and did not blame little kids when they screamed.
Sighing Kaoru peeked at her watch noticing the time. Exactly noon. He was late. The god of all people was late.
She shook her head thinking to give him a good piece of her mind when he came, but then stopped and thought. Maybe he was stuck in a meeting. Grumbling to herself, Kaoru accepted her theory as a fact though she did not like it.
Turning her body so that her back rested against the metal railing, Kaoru stood that away for another five minutes until she couldn't take it any more. "Damnation!"
"My, my, my aren't you angry."
A deep voice penetrated her anger, and she looked at where the voice came from only to see the god himself waving off his driver. He looked dashing...err…professional as always with his crimson hair pulled together at the base of his neck, but this time Kaoru could not see his eyes because they were covered by sun glasses.
Kaoru titled her head to the side. How was it that he was able to look professional even with a white polo shirt, and dark colored jeans. It's because he's a big stick in the mud, her inner voice yelled covering up any other thoughts that she might have been thinking.
"What? Have you gone mute all of a sudden, Doctor Kamiya, or do you just like the way I look?"
Kaoru's eyes narrowed and thankfully she controlled her blush. She was merely assessing him that was all, but was flustered that she was still caught. How embarrassing!
"No, I was merely just trying to figure out how you always manage to look like a prick." The instant the words came out her mouth Kaoru slapped a hand over her lips, and this time did blush. She saw his eyes narrow in anger, and instantly felt bad. The god may have been a jerk, but she had no reason to say that.
"What did you--"
"I'm so sorry, Mr. Himura, I didn't mean to say that. I'm so sorry!" She apologized again, her heart beating twice its normal speed because of the way he was coldly regarding her.
He was irate but mostly shocked that the female doctor said such a thing to him, and was astonished even more when she blushed and started apologizes. Kenshin smiled to himself thinking she really did look sorry, but that still did not excuse her, yet more importantly why did it bother him that she said that?
Kenshin sighed tiredly, he just wanted to get this little lesson over with as soon as possible so he could enjoy what week-end he had.
She called him to say that she wanted to meet him at the docks near the Brooklyn Bridge for a little lesson. He had wondered what they would do here, but nothing more, honestly he did not care.
"Right. Don't do it again."
His tone was brisk and harsh as he set his hands on his hips and looked around glad that a cluster of noisy people did not recognize him, but for extra protection he slipped on a baseball cap. Kaoru was surprised at the change and blinked.
No longer stood a very powerful business tycoon, but a regular everyday man who look...did she dare say pleasant? Well, he wasn't everyday looking, but he was as close as he could get to everyday.
Kaoru brushed off his tone and instead addressed him so that he would look at her. If she was correct he was looking at a rather long-legged female; she did not let it bother her, he was a man by any other words. "Cut them some slack..." She always told her female clients. And besides, the god wasn't her boyfriend.
"Mr. Himura, will you kindly stop ogling that young lady and please focus your attention on me so that I may explain what are purpose is to do here."
Kenshin turned to stare at her from his sunglasses; how did she know? Shrugging he looked at her, still angered.
"What?" His voice was flat, annoyed.
Kaoru sighed; this day was sure going to be wholesome fun. Her eyes narrowed, gods he couldn't let what she said go...she mentally shook her head. Why did it bother him, she was sure he received worst.
"We're going to ride the ferry." Kaoru state pointing a white ferry boat that just docked. Kenshin raised a brow...did she secretly set him up on a date with her? Was she that desperate?
Kaoru could not see his eyes, but could guess what he was thinking that arrogant bastard. "Don't get any ideas, Mr. Himura, this is all apart of my lessons."
"Really, dear Doctor, how so?"
At least he was sort of back to the jerk he was.
"You are going to go up to people and talk to them...politely, both men and women."
He stared at her, his body tense, what was she trying to pull? He was not going to just go up to people and talk to them, it was simply absurd. He had far better things to do.
"What if I say no?" He put his hand on the rail leaning so that he was...hovering! Kaoru glared right back at him, she would not be scared off by the likes of him. His voice was no more than a whisper on her ears, and in response Kaoru shivered without wanting to as her anger built with every breath.
How dare he try to scare her, to come so close to her as though they were in a relationship. It was improper of him to do so. Yes, he needed help; most assuredly. But Kaoru was never one to back down from a challenge, and she was sure by the look in his eyes that he felt her shiver-- she refused to give him the upper hand. At that brilliant moment she knew what she had to do, hit him where it hurt (not literally).
"Then I say you're scared."
Kaoru felt her lips curl into a smile as she saw him back up a little, and though she could not see his eyes clearly, his mouth told her he was angry and challenged.
Kaoru smiled fully hoping that she trapped him into a corner. Himura was a man who did not like to lose, he would not back down out of this now unless he did a three-sixty in about five seconds. Kaoru doubted that. He wasn't that much of a miracle child.
He was about to say something--most likely evil-- to her when an aging woman walked by with two others about her age.
"Mary Rose, don't those two look adorable together?" Kaoru flushed and turned to look at the attractive elder woman, not wanting to correct her mistake less she embarrass her, though she herself was.
Shooting a quick look at Kenshin for silence, it seemed as if he were a gentleman enough to know not to correct an old woman. Besides, they both had sunglasses on, and the women did not seem to recognize the discredited therapist or infamous business tycoon.
"Absolutely," The woman named Mary Rose came up to the both and smiled.
Kaoru, by pure instinct, smiled back. All three women's gazes looked towards her left hand, and Kaoru blushed again. God, who were these nosey women?
Kenshin smiled at them putting a hand on Kaoru's back feeling her instantly tense. He laughed to himself, this was going perfect...make her believe slowly that he had feelings for her and then drop her once all was done.
He did not know why, but Kenshin felt a strong need to but the doctor beside him in her place. Purely, show her who was the boss, and that no one ever got away with going against him.
"Ladies, let me introduce myself, my name is Shinta Himura."
Kenshin grinned down at Kaoru, but she never looked up at him as she quietly seethed. Yes, this was going to be a very wholesome day indeed.
A/N: I know it's kind of a cliffy, but that old lady thing came spur of the moment. I have yet to decide if I'm actually going to write a scene with them in it...but again the old ladies may show up again...maybe they will be match-makers. Though I thought of this idea spur of the moment it is starting to remind me off this romance story I once read, there were some old ladies in it, but they weren't really cupids per se. Bah! I'm rambling, sorry!
So what did you people think? I have been finished with most of this chapter forever; I just added that last section. I hope this chapter is long enough for you, hope it isn't boring either:P
Okay, peoples, it's now time for the response notes...gosh this is going to take a while, but I can't help myself. I love talking to you people!
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animeLCgrl: So you like how Kaoru and Kenshin interact, huh? You find it funny too? Wow, I really scored. Just kidding. Well I hope you will enjoy this chapter, and I hope the wait was not too long! Thanks for the review, grl!
MysticalElfGoddess: No wonder the world seemed great for a few days :P Thank you for loving the last chapter, I do hope you have enjoyed this one. Yes, Kenshin is a...err...jerk is so many words, but you cannot help but love him. He can be so sweet at times. I will try to keep the art alive. Thanks for the review.
anonymous: My story--great? You're way too kind, I'm still a writer in training :P Wow, you read chapter 4 twice...hehe, I feel so special now. I hope I do not disappoint you with this chapter, and I'm sorry I did not update soon quickly. But thanks for the review!
JMai: Yes Kenshin is a big fat (err...maybe not fat) jerk. But he will be cured from the disease, maybe not totally though, because that would change him. cries Yes, Kaoru does have great control, if it were me I would probably cry or punch him or both :P Well I hope this chapter is long enough for you! Thanks for the review, Mai!
Kaname-chan: Hmm...why do writers hate their work. I guess because they picture it perfectly in their head but can't get it down onto paper write. Well that's the reason for me, and that I'm never happy with my wordings and all that jazz. shrugs Yep, I think a lot of writers a guilty for that charge. Hey, you should really publish your stories no matter what you may think--they may be butt-kicking awesome! Kenshin isn't working out in your mind? Hmm...that's interesting, mind if I ask you to explain it more. I'm not mad, I'm actually very curious about it and I'm glad you think that way. Okay, well enough of me talking. Thanks for the review.
Flyingwithoutwings: More and more exciting, huh? I have to say the same for meblushes I get all excited when I read my own story...(like I don't know what's going to happen...gosh, I'm such a loser). But, no, truthfully I'm having a blast writing this fic, and I do love to think and go over what should happen next. It's exciting! Am I the only person to daydream what's going to happen in fics? It's a disease I'm telling you! I'm glad you like the KK interaction; I hope you enjoy this chapter. coughs And yes, hehe, it does seem like the battle of the sexes now that you said it. Yep, Tomoe is alright in my book as long as she is a friend or something. Thanks for the review!
Tree: Cool name. Simple yet awesome. Well I hope you enjoyed the fights, if they could be called that, in this chapter, and maybe I'll put in a little fluff next chapter though it will probabely be a farce. Thanks for the review!
Drawkcab:Hahaha, I feel so stupid. Just last review I understood what the (sister) thing meant. Sorry I'm really slow at times. You two are funny as heck! Thank you to whichever sister for making the other one take the gun away...hey have you noticed gun rhymes with fun...I just now did. :P Now go release those poor authors! Thanks for the review!
tkdl: Thanks for liking how I made Kaoru and Tomoe friends. In my mind I always thought that they could become close friends, I don't know--I'm weird. Oh my gosh, don't get me started on Samurai X...grr...they totally messed up Kaoru in it, and not to mention the animation could have been better. I heard why they made Kaoru different, but I still did not like it. I missed the violent one, though she was cool, her old persona was better. Also, Kenshin was an idiot in the movie...how could he leave Kaoru and his child like that. Yes, he had sins, but he had a family to take care of...pants Sorry, can't help myself. Overall, it was alright, but I was still depressed at the end. Thanks for the review!
Amber Wolf: Thanks, but please don't bite me. I really don't want to go get shots, I'm not saying that you're diseased...I...err...ugh...sorry! Don't hurt me! Thanks for the review, wolf!
Common: Well if it isn't my favorite and only boy reviewer that I know of:P Hey and I tried calling those numbers and you totally lied to me, I ended up calling some phone sex line! Grr...lol. Just messing with you. And don't worry I'm not a guy...unless my parents have been lying to me all these years:O Hehe. Hey I'm glad I was apart of your great day, and no you're not sucking up too too much :P Yeah, that would have been cool if she did stab him, but I didn't want Kenshin to die since I'm in love with him. Hehe, he only belongs with Kaoru sighs And you may be hurting Kenshin soon, but please don't hurt him too bad, I need him to come to work for my story...he is one of the main characters! Thanks for the review and your kind words! And hey do you have an account on I'm glad you liked KK together, but no not a lot of jokes...he isn't going to do that to her, just mess with her feelings and be well...a jerk. Yeah, I didn't want to make Kaoru super-freakin' hot, because honestly that is not how I see her in the anime. I see her as attractive not beautiful in a modest natural sort of way, ya know? Anyway, thanks for the review!
Zelianyu: Don't worry I totally understand you! Sorry about not a lot of KK action, but I hope you like this chapter. And I'm glad you agree with me on some of my relationship views, and about the romance novel thing, just be careful...they all have good, fun story plots but they have sex scenes. You're warned :P But yeah, romance novels are just fun books to read, ya know? Well if you do read it, tell me what you think. It isn't the best, but I don't think it's half bad. Thanks for the review!
Kage Ame: Sorry I haven't emailed you back yet, I've been really lazy. Sorry! I still luv you though :P Well, Kage, you are special and don't you forget it...you did after all meet the creator of RK, lucky you! So how was the time with you boyfriend, fun? Okay well I got to go, talk to you later, maybe on aim? Thanks for the review!
Black Metalmark: Yeah, about that drama...I'm not into the whole intense drama thing for this story. On my other account that's basically all it is cringes I don't know sometimes I can't stand too much drama if I'm not the one writing it, because I know what's going to happen and err...I can't explain it. :P But yeah don't worry Kenshin will fall soon enough, my friend. Muahahahaha:P Thanks for your review!
moonkid3734: Thanks for liking the Tomoe friendship thing, I like it too! Hehe. Hmm...why Kenshin is so cold, huh? I might think about it. So far there is no real reason he is like that besides just the way he was raised, he is just a jerk, but I'm sure I can nicely ask him and he will tell me. After all I' am his boss :P I'll think about what you said, good suggestion. Thanks for the review!
Reignashii: Well sorry for making you wait a long time for this chapter, I hope you enjoyed it. You liked the interactions, huh? Well thanks a bundle! Don't worry, my story is going to try to be as close to real life as possible, and I will make the road as long as I can for the both of them to fall in love, but you know as they say: stories write themselves. So I guess we both have to see, ne:P Thanks for the review!
royal blueKitsune: Really, I'm the second person to ask...hehe. Don't you feel special, and you should too!Hey I guess we both have the same mind! Guess what's going to happen next:P Yes Kenshin is very foolish and he WILL PAY! GRRRR! And about the heart-broken thing...hmm...should I tell you or not? Nah! Make you wonder what's going to happen; I already have an idea, but I don't know...ponders Yes, and about Misao, her mood was just came out...I really did not know what to do with her that chapter but she will get back to normal! Hope you enjoyed this chapter. Thanks for the review!
Sims are awsome: Okay, so I haven't changed it! Are you happy! LOL :P Thanks for being so supportive, you're the best! Yeah, it wouldn't really make sense in my head if they fell in love straight off...I mean how many times does that happen in the real world, ne? Though I think my mom and dad knew they loved each other from the start, they, I think, could be called love at first sight. shrugs Thanks for the review!
Thanks to everyone, and please R&R!
-Espiritus
